Sharl Beaty
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Highly qualified leader with over 20 years of experience in various settings, spanning a broad range of environments, primarily in childcare and education. Enthusiastic, dedicated, and motivated by helping others achieve their goals and success. Possess strong critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skill sets. Leverage superior communication and leadership skills to positively impact others and the industry’s learning experience by cultivating a healthy, calm, and stimulating atmosphere. Proficient in resolving conflicts and able to succeed under high-stress conditions. I am an effective planner and organizer, and I manage time effectively. Able to reallocate time and resources effectively while rethinking and redeveloping operating procedures and establishing and implementing new policies geared towards promoting performance efficiency.
Education professional with strong background in instructional strategies and curriculum development. Adept at fostering collaborative environments, achieving learning outcomes, and adapting to evolving educational needs. Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and implementing evidence-based practices. Reliable and results-driven, consistently empowering teams to reach their full potential.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Coach
Save The Children Head Start
10.2024 - Current
- Reduced behavioral issues in the classroom by implementing effective classroom management strategies and promoting a sense of accountability among students.
- Supported students in educational planning and progress from enrollment to graduation.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance and support during their transition into the profession while also assisting with lesson planning and resource development tasks as needed.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, enhancing student understanding of complex concepts across multiple subjects.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing interactive teaching methods and incorporating diverse learning materials.
Education specialist
Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Lead and manage the Educational Coaches team
- Observing and interviewing teachers to help them improve their teaching methods
- Lead professional development courses to help teachers improve
- Identify challenges and find effective solutions
- Creating Professional Development training
- Collaborate with VPs of Operations and Education
- Open new childcare locations
- Assess and order classroom furnishings and other necessary materials
- Conducted mock assessments for the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS)
- Create an effective onboarding and training process
Education Coach
Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Mentor Directors, Assistant Directors, and other Lead Teacher Mentors
- Simplified Positive Guidance Policy into smaller, more relatable trainings
- Presenter at company Professional Development Days in NC, SC, & GA
- Assist with Admin Actions, CAP, New Hire Orientation, and Director Support
- Collaboration with the Leadership Team
- Conduct Curriculum training, modeling, and coaching for teachers
- Reduced the number of active Challenging Behavior tickets by more than 70%
Assistant Director and Co-Director
Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
11.2017 - 01.2021
- Ensured a safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children
- Managed and coordinated curricula with staff that complied with state and federal requirements
- Ensured that center facilities were safe for children and complied with laws and regulations
- Evaluated and purchased materials, equipment, and supplies
- Licensing requirements
- Managed inquires and tours, converting inquires to tours and tours to enrollment
- Hired, monitored, observed, evaluated, supported, and coached staff
- Transitioned from Assistant Director to Co-Director within 18 months of employment
Student and teacher assistant facilitator
Veritas Community School
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Mentor colleagues and lead professional development training sessions
- Provide support to teachers by assisting with classroom management
- Guided children with a variety of behavioral and emotional challenges by identifying each student’s specific needs and deficiencies and collaborating with them to improve performance and in-class behavior
- Create a nurturing, nourishing, and tranquil environment that promotes positive student growth
- Exceptionally skilled in identifying student needs and establishing organizational solutions to meet each student’s needs
- Promoted within four months for exemplary leadership, professionalism, and empathy
- Initiated a development plan to facilitate student accountability
Education
MA - Leadership, policy, advocacy for early childhood
12.2025
BA - Educational STUDIES, Business Administrator Minor
12.2015
- Magna cum laude
- President and Dean’s list
- GPA: 3.8
Skills
- Staff Development
- Management
- Adult and Child Behavioral Management
- Mentoring/Leadership
- Communication
- Computer
Certification
- DHHS Certified Trainer (NC)
- Certified Trainer (SC)
- Education Team Expert, Primrose School (Charlotte, NC)
- Preschool Director, Victory Christian Center (Charlotte, NC)
- Level 11 Educator
Timeline
Education Coach - Save The Children Head Start
10.2024 - Current
Education specialist - Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
12.2023 - 10.2024
Education Coach - Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
03.2021 - 12.2023
Assistant Director and Co-Director - Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
11.2017 - 01.2021
Student and teacher assistant facilitator - Veritas Community School
05.2015 - 08.2017
University of North Carolina At Wilmington - MA, Leadership, policy, advocacy for early childhood
Belmont Abbey college - BA, Educational STUDIES, Business Administrator Minor
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